Controller (Remote Opportunity) - American Marketing Association

The American Marketing Association is looking for a Financial Controller! 

Who We Are 

At the American Marketing Association (AMA), we're striving to be the most relevant voice shaping marketing around the world. Our passion and dedication to building the future of marketing, paired with our core values of being curious, courageous, grateful, joyful, customer-centric, and stakeholder-sensitive, are the backbone of our impact-driven team. Together, we serve a community who work, teach, and study in the field of marketing.

What to know about this role

• We are a fully remote organization with team members across the country. Work from the comfort of your home, a local coffee shop or wherever in the U.S. brings you joy! 
• The salary range for this position is: $110,000 to $140,000 based upon experience.

The impact of this role

The Controller is vital to the success of AMA's financial performance.  The Controller is responsible for all accounting functions at the AMA, including month-end close, cash management, compliance, tax, and financial systems.  The Controller oversees the accounting team to ensure these responsibilities are carried out accurately and efficiently.  The Controller also assists the COO with financial planning & analysis, financial reporting, and governance. 

What you'll be doing 

General Accounting

• Oversee Month-end close process
• Establish or revise accounting policies and internal controls as needed
• Review daily/weekly cash flow reporting
• Ensure a smooth, efficient, and accurate audits  

Compliance

• Oversee AMA's business registrations in individual states and address any material state and local tax liabilities.  
• Serve as resident expert in non-profit accounting and tax, staying on top of latest accounting regulations that impact AMA

Systems

• Oversee accounting technology: gather requirements, evaluate and implement new systems to improve accuracy and efficiency.  
• Serve as system admin and subject matter expert for Sage Intacct and other system integrations within the AMA 

Management

• Lead, direct, and manage accounting team to achieve department and organizational goals

Financial Planning & Analysis 

• Perform ad hoc analysis to aid understanding of AMA's financial performance
• Participate in quarterly Audit & Finance Committee meetings, interact with AMA Board and other Subcommittees as needed. 

What you bring to the table

• CPA designation
• Five to ten years' progressive experience in Accounting positions, and at least two years in a managerial position. 
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting from four-year college or university or equivalent work experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with multiple accounting platforms and tools (e.g. expense reporting, fixed assets, etc.).  
• A passion for efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Ability to travel to Chicago, IL for meetings 2-3 times per year

What you may also have

• Non-profit or professional association industry experience
• Experience with systems AMA uses: Sage Intacct, Salesforce, Concur, Mineral Tree (AP automation), Sigma (BI platform)
• Experience within a multi-state environment

What to expect from the interview process

• Hiring Manager resume review
• One way video interview on Spark Hire (We promise this isn't scary! Our questions are well thought out and we wanted your answers to be as well. So you have unlimited think time for each of the five questions we ask!) that will take 15-20 minutes.
• 30-minute phone interview with a member of AMA's People and Culture team 
• Virtual Interview with the hiring manager and key stakeholders you'll be working closely with
• Assignment due one day after your virtual interview

What we offer

• An inclusive work environment with monthly team events.
• Rewards and Recognition program through Bucketlist. See more about this here!
• Free AMA membership and free access to the following professional development opportunities:
• A variety of AMA professional development content
• AMA's Professional Certified Marketer - Marketing Manager certification exam 
• Remote work-life balance with:
• Flex Fridays (no internal meetings scheduled after 12pm on Fridays)
• Unlimited sick leave
• Two weeks of parental bonding leave
• Paid vacation time
• 13 paid holidays
• SIX days of paid volunteer time off per year
• Comprehensive benefit package that includes:
• Your choice of two medical plans with Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Your choice of two dental plans with Guardian 
• Vision plan with Guardian
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match and immediate vesting 
• Fully paid life insurance at twice your base annual salary
• Fully paid short term and long-term disability

The American Marketing Association is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable legal requirements. AMA is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

For more information about us, visit our website at AMA.org.

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